2001 Acura TL vs. 2010 GMC Savana
To start off, 2010 GMC Savana is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Acura TL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Acura TL would be higher. At 4,300 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Acura TL (226 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2010 GMC Savana. (195 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Acura TL should accelerate faster than 2010 GMC Savana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 GMC Savana weights approximately 645 kg more than 2001 Acura TL.
Because 2010 GMC Savana is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2010 GMC Savana. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Acura TL, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2010 GMC Savana (352 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Acura TL. (294 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2010 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Acura TL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Acura TL | 2010 GMC Savana | |
| Make | Acura | GMC |
| Model | TL | Savana |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3210 cc | 4300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 226 HP | 195 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 2220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5692 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 2073 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 3429 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 117 L |
